Adam Markel is a transformational teacher, success coach, motivational speaker, and author. He guides people all over the world to live authentically, purposefully, and powerfully from their hearts. He dedicates himself to helping others make equally profound pivots and live at their best. This awareness gives us the option to challenge our mindset and stop playing the game of life on defense. This is one of the most powerful mental changes you can make. The fear or discomfort with change is the root cause of many of the problems we endure.

Amy Killen offers patients cutting-edge treatments for bodily optimization, as you’ll hear all about in our conversation. She’s also the medical director of an integrated medical practice in Salt Lake City. Tune into this episode to learn more about the role of stem cell treatment in sexual and skin health, youthful appearances, and (somewhat) reversing the aging process.

Idit Sharoni joins me to talk topics related to relationships and fidelity. She's a relationship expert and a licensed marriage and family therapist in Miami, Florida. She specializes in affair recovery, communication issues, and helping couples who sense they are drifting apart. Idit loves helping couples in committed relationships strengthen their communication or rebuild trust and heal after infidelity. If you’re at a place where you’re having a hard time with your partner or there’s something missing, this is the episode for you.

[47:26] - How can people know whether they’re ready for an open relationship or polyamory if they’re looking to transition from a monogamous relationship?

[48:44] - Idit shares her three top tips to living a stellar life: 1. Make sure that you’re doing everything you can to make your relationship thrive. 2. Make sure you like your partner, not just love them. 3. Put humor back into your relationship.

The best way to keep yourself safe in a world that can be unpredictable and sometimes dangerous is to be aware, alert, and prepared. I've invited my good friend David Nance onto the show in order to discuss these issues. David is a personal safety expert who has been featured on many TV channels, and knows all about protecting and defending yourself. He started off by creating the law enforcement training division for SABRE Security Equipment Corporation, the largest manufacturer of pepper sprays, personal safety equipment, and products for law enforcement, and today he's ready to share his twenty-plus years of wisdom.

Elisa Camahort Page was a marketing person in Silicon Valley before co-founding a company calledBlogHerin 2005. Since then, this scrappy startup has turned into a global women’s media company. One of her strengths is knowing the secret weapon in building a business or growing a community: empathy. This strategy can help you get what you want without acting like what the other person wants is “wrong”. This is just one of the many gems of wisdom that today’s incredible guest will share in our conversation.

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The Mission Log:

[02:17] - Elisa starts things off by sharing a bit about herself, her background, and her mission in life.

[04:08] - We hear about Elisa’s experience with growing a community from scratch with BlogHer.

[07:55] - What happens if you build a community, and you give and give and give, but don’t see fruits from your labor?

[11:47] - For Elisa, it’s deeply personal to help other women share their stories, especially because so much of history is written by men.

[12:56] - Orion has heard a recommendation to record an interview your parents and ask them questions about their lives.

[15:42] - Looking back, what were the biggest lessons that Elisa took away from building her blogging community?

[20:46] - Elisa talks about how to prepare herself to be in the situation she has been describing, and suggests getting over the automatic emotional response.

[22:32] - Orion takes a moment to recap the three pieces of advice that Elisa has just offered to listeners.

[23:45] - We hear more of Elisa’s thoughts on failure, with her asking when we decided that failure was to be avoided at all costs.

[25:29] - What are some of the secrets and challenges of women collaborating together?

[29:12] - Elisa has a conflicted relationship with the word “girl” when it refers to adult women, she explains.

[30:38] - We learn about Elisa’s forthcoming book, which will be available in September 2018 and is already available for pre-order!

[32:51] - Orion just recently got dual citizenship because of what’s going on politically. Elisa then points out that if people got engaged more in their own communities, it would help address some of the polarization.

[34:32] - What are some of the tips or issues that Elisa touches on in her forthcoming book?

[39:01] - Elisa believes that we cannot be happy if we’re not activating on behalf of the things that we believe in. She also discusses her perspective on boundaries.

[41:55] - Orion shares her experiences in coming from Israel, which is a very direct culture, and sne and Elise discuss culturally different communication styles.

[45:11] - Elise tends to err on the side of being direct and forthright.

[47:36] - What are Elise’s three top tips for living a stellar life? 1. Behave in alignment with your values. 2. Appreciate your own boundaries. 3. Respect what drives you and what doesn’t drive you.

[49:09] - Elisa talks about where people can find her and her new book.

Here to explore complexities behind spirituality and unravel the confusion is one of my spiritual mentors, the extraordinary Douglas Bentley. Spirituality is about finding inner happiness, feeling love, and coming to a place where you’re authentically at peace. Douglas' passion is helping people flower on the journey of spiritual awakening, and that’s exactly what he does in our amazing conversation today. Listen in and learn about how to integrate spirituality and awakening into everyday life!

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The Mission Log:

[04:49] - Douglas talks about what his guru told him, and how he ended up getting sent home to help others.

[06:00] - How did Douglas become a monk?

[09:46] - We hear about Douglas’ transition from being a monk to living in the Western world again, which in some ways was surprisingly easy.

[12:15] - Douglas discusses why he loves and respects his master so much, and raves about how special it is to spend time around him.

[13:45] - What’s a being, or an avatar? And is Douglas himself an avatar in the sense that he has been describing?

[16:33] - Orion takes a moment to share a powerful experience that she had at Oneness University in India. Douglas then explains some of what happened in the experience that Orion has described.

[20:48] - Douglas points out that high states of consciousness are not the end goal, but they’re very special things that change your perception forever.

[21:41] - What is Douglas’ definition of spirituality, and what is it to be spiritual?

[26:10] - Orion has a hard time accepting things when they’re hard, or when there’s a major gap between reality and expectation. Douglas points out that she’s not alone.

[29:55] - The first step is just to understand that you happen to be in a physical, animal body that has a brain that constantly labels, assess, and compares sensory inputs.

[34:11] - Douglas always tell people that they’ve been duped by the mind for their entire lives. The key is to fall out of resistance and not get sucked back into being engaged as the mind fighting the mind.

[36:04] - Something that really helped Orion to be present with her body in the moment was taking pole dancing classes.

[39:06] - Why can’t we just stop suffering? In his answer, Douglas shares something that his teacher told him once: unless you start staying in the present moment, there is no more growth.

[43:38] - Douglas talks about how to react proactively in the moment when someone treats you badly.

[46:29] - What’s the difference between being spiritual in the sense of being present in the moment and expressing your feelings (including anger), and being a destructive jerk?

[50:22] - Douglas discusses how we can live more in awakened states.

[53:22] - When Orion was younger, she used to do what Douglas has been recommending.

[54:32] - One of the things that’s important, but that people have to discover in their own way, is how incorrectly you’re breathing.

[60:35] - What are Douglas’ three top tips for living a stellar life? He doesn’t have three, but rather one powerful message: realize that you can come out of suffering internally by stepping out of daydreaming and stepping into a state of vast beingness.

Mike Vardy, my friend and mentor, joins me today to talk about scheduling your life. Mike helped me organize my business and projects, and I believe his advice and framework can be life-changing for you too. He’s the founder ofProductivityistand the host of theProductivityist podcast, as well as a three-time author and a regular contributor to outlets including Lifehacker and The Huffington Post. Tune in to learn how you can harness time to achieve your fullest potential and make the most of your days, months, and years!

Think back over your life. Can you identify at least one moment in which you felt truly connected to God, the Universe, or a higher consciousness? Danelle Magtibay has such a powerful connection with the universe that she has a full client list without advertisements, self-promotion, or even a website. She has studied transformation, universal laws, and oneness for 25 years. She brings all of that wisdom to today’s deep conversation that will leave you feeling inspired and empowered.

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Sometimes it feels like there’s no way to avoid being brought down by all the bad news. It can be hard to remember that there’s good in the world, too. Ione Butler agrees, and that’s why she started the incredibleUplifting Content. The site has millions of followers who enjoy its short, amazing videos that show the positive in the world and leave you feeling good. In addition to being an uplifting visionary, Ione is a talented actress and an all-around amazing person. I’m honored to have her as a friend, and after you hear this episode, I think you’ll adore her as much as I do!

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The Mission Log:

[04:03] - Ione agrees with Orion’s point that the people you surround yourself with are incredibly important.

[04:28] - Ione shares her origin story, including her ethnicity, where she was born and raised, and how she got into acting. She also digs into how she realized that creatingUplifting Contentwas important to her.

[09:56] - Orion points out the ratio of bad news to good news, and mentions some of her own upbringing and childhood.

[11:48] - We hear aboutAdam Siddiq, a mutual friend of Ione’s and Orion’s, and Ione points out that Adam’s family could still find the joy despite some terrible circumstances.

[16:16] - How did Ione start Uplifting Content? In her answer, Ione talks about the earliest days of the now-popular site.

[18:34] - Orion brings up Abraham-Hicksand shares some of the inspiration she gleaned regarding focusing on the positive.

[20:33] - Ione points out that pain is inevitable but suffering is optional. Orion then points out that worrying is praying for what you don’t want.

[23:11] - Orion shares a powerful point about chasing the horizon, which is a mental construct that our brain creates to separate the earth from the sky.

[26:14] - What was the emotion behind creating Uplifting Content? Was Ione excited about getting millions of views, or did she just want to put it out there and see where it went?

[29:15] - Ione has been struggling with the idea of being addicted to social media, and she and Orion debate the necessity of being viral.

[32:34] - Orion talks about the overall balance between darkness and light in the grand scheme of things.

[33:14] - What makes a video go viral, and what makes people want to share your content?

[34:26] - Ione talks about the size of her team, which is surprisingly small. She then talks about where she sees her company going in the future.

[35:41] - Who was the most surprising person who Ione has ever collaborated with?

[37:53] - We hear about how Ione helped herself feel worthy of the good in life when she was going through a hard time.

[40:36] - One of the things that Orion teaches her clients is that it’s okay to feel all of your emotions, she explains, but not to stay there for too long.

[44:46] - What are Ione’s three top tips to living a stellar life? #1: Spend your time and energy surrounded by people you love. #2: Do things that you enjoy doing for the fun of doing them. #3: Travel a lot.

[45:30] - Where can people reach Ione and get more of her uplifting content?

My amazing husband, Stephan Spencer, invited me to interview him on his podcastThe Optimized Geekfor its special 100th episode. We had an incredible conversation in which he shared his wisdom and all the lessons, tips, tricks, tools, and insights he’s learned from the world-class guests on his podcast. In addition to being my wonderful husband and the love of my life, Stephan is a three-time author and a true genius. He’s also an all-around amazing person! The conversation was so interesting and value-packed that I decided to bring it to you here on Stellar Life!

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The Mission Log:

[02:23] - When Stephan looks back to his first episode of the Optimized Geek almost two years ago, what was he thinking in creating that podcast?

[04:43] - We learn about Stephan’s purpose on earth, which is to make a difference for millions of people, and his ideal legacy.

[05:42] - Stephan talks about the biggest changes in his life since starting the show, one of which is beginning to study theKabbalah.

[07:15] - In the years that they’ve been together, Orion has seen Stephan evolve a lot. We hear about some of the episodes that have helped Stephan along this path.

[09:05] - We hear some of Stephan’s praise for Orion’s podcast,Stellar Life.

[09:59] - Stephan shares his thoughts on how spirituality and sexuality are related

[11:12] - What is Stephan’s definition of spirituality? He and Orion discuss the topic, then move onto talking about sexual blueprints.

[13:13] - Stephan thinks thatGary Chapman’s concept of fivelove languagesis a good analogy for sexual blueprints. We learn how these languages function within his relationship with Orion.

[15:52] - What are some of the most interesting ideas that Stephan has gotten from relationship experts on his show, and which ideas is he implementing in his own life?

[19:29] - Orion talks about a simple way of drawing more goodness into your life and relationship by focusing on the good.

[20:10] - We hear more about what Stephan has learned about relationships from the conversations he has had on the Optimized Geek.

[23:58] - What has Stephan learned from the fitness experts on his show? In his answer, we learn that Stephan is already seeing results from going back to the gym.

[26:26] - Stephan explains what biohacking is and how it can make a difference. Orion then recommendsDave Asprey.

[28:22] - Why do we need stem cell injections, and why do we need to bank our stem cells to use in the future?

[31:49] - Let’s talk about brain hacking! We start off by talking about mindset and conditioning your mind for success.

[36:08] - How does Stephan prioritize and manage his time?

[40:46] - Orion moves on to talking about delegating, which is an important aspect of time management and getting things done.

[43:38] - Stephan describes some of the most successful people in the world’s most powerful traits.

[46:00] - How can you detect if someone is lying?

[48:51] - After Stephan has shared a story about overcoming two of his fears, Orion takes a deeper dive into the subject.

[51:51] - Orion explains that she and Stephan are seminar junkies, which is why they know so much about the topics they’ve been discussing in this conversation.

[54:24] - Stephan shares his three top tips for optimizing your inner geek: 1. Establish new habits (like morning rituals or affirmations) that will set you up for success. 2. Really question your thoughts, because your thoughts often aren’t true, and suffering is optional. 3. Because knowledge is power, always learn, optimize, and uplevel in every aspect of your life. (One way to do this is by listening to every episode of the Optimized Geek!)

We all know how hard it is to make potentially valuable professional connections, especially when you’re going in cold and don’t already have a link with the prospect in question. Dustin Matthews transforms businesses and brands, and helped take a company from $1 million to $14 million when he was just out of school. Since then, he’s only grown in his remarkable ability. In addition to being the author of bestselling books, Dustin is an innovator in the arena of brand response. I’m also lucky to count this wonderful, bright man as a friend and mentor, and I can’t wait to share him with you today!

Connect With Dustin:

The Mission Log:

[04:31] - Dustin shares how he felt about Orion when he met her, and points out that he immediately saw her fire and passion.

[05:27] - We learn a bit about Dustin, including that he was once deathly afraid of public speaking. He also discusses how he got into marketing.

[07:39] - How did Dustin learn about influence? As he answers, he talks about how he got out of public speaking in school, and how he eventually needed to give a talk in public.

[10:51] - Dustin discusses how it went when he finally gave his public talk.

[13:00] - Orion takes a moment to share some of her own fears before she speaks in front of an audience. Dustin then discusses the tools he uses to get over those limiting beliefs.

[15:02] - Many athletes practice in their minds, Orion points out. She and Dustin then talk about Japan.

[18:12] - What did Dustin visualize for himself?

[21:21] - Dustin discusses leaving Speaking Empire and what it was like to take on that decision after nine years there.

[25:07] - Orion shares a story of what happened the day before she went to Japan.

[27:53] - We hear about the spiritual aspects of Dustin’s transition.

[30:57] - Dustin discusses brand response and how we can become better at branding.

[34:37] - Orion has been putting a lot of good content out there, but doesn’t feel she’s getting the response she should be getting. What are Dustin’s words of wisdom for her, or for listeners in her situation?

[39:33] - What does Dustin do to increase his own brand response?

[42:04] - Dustin offers more advice, some of it very unconventional and creative, on finding and approaching potential affiliates.

[48:19] - Dustin squeezes in one last tip on the subject he and Orion have been talking about.

[49:55] - What are Dustin’s three top tips to living a stellar life? #1. Education, and always coming from a student’s mindset. #2. Be happy! #3. Move your body.

Let’s talk about confidence! What is it? How is it built? How can you increase your confidence on a spiritual, mental, emotional, and physical level? Increasing your confidence is a matter of pushing yourself beyond your limiting beliefs and discovering all the places you can go. In this episode, I’ll take a deep dive into this topic to help you become a more confident version of yourself!

The Mission Log:

[01:10] - Orion always wanted to be confident, especially when speaking, but struggled with using English. She explains one of the things that helped her.

[02:23] - We hear about an abusive relationship that Orion was in around a decade ago, and the impact it had on her.

[03:58] - One of the things that helped Orion the most with developing confidence was going to a Tony Robbins event.

[05:45] - What can you do to increase your self-confidence?

[07:20] - Orion points out that confidence is a spiritual thing, and explains what this means.

[09:36] - Orion recently published an article about vision boards and their power. She discusses the way vision boards have functioned for her in her own life.

Today’s episode is all about self-love! If you’re not familiar with the power of self-love, this might sound like it’s about being arrogant or self-centered. But self-love doesn’t have to be like that at all! Instead, it involves beautiful concepts such as forgiving yourself, trusting yourself, setting (and sticking to) your boundaries, taking care of your health, and saying yes to positive experiences. As part of my own self-love journey, I’m going to do this episode solo because I trust myself and my knowledge to be valuable enough to share with you!

The Mission Log:

[01:58] - Orion talks about what self-love is (and isn’t), and mentions the dictionary’s definitions of self-love.

[03:52] - Self-love is taking actions that are directed toward promoting your well-being, Orion explains. One of the major factors in this is forgiving yourself.

[06:40] - Orion talks about what the difference is between being proactive and reactive, and clarifies why it’s so important to be proactive.

[08:53] - Only when Orion slows down is she able to function at her best.

[10:36] - One of the days in the challenge that Orion did was about forgiveness. She talks about some of the things she had to forgive in her own life.

[12:28] - We hear about an upcoming episode’s guest, Byron Katie, and her system involving four questions.

[15:06] - Self-love looks like self-trust, Orion explains, and talks about what this means.

[17:14] - Orion has learned to separate the guru from the method and understand that it’s okay to release what you don’t need, especially the attachment to that particular person being your guide.

[18:36] - We learn about what intuition is, and some of the reasons that it can be so important.

[20:31] - Orion offers a piece of advice: talk to yourself the way you would talk to your best friend. She offers some personal insight into how she has felt about her body, and the importance of accepting yourself the way you are.

[23:15] - You’re perfect just the way you are, Orion points out, and you’ll suffer until you accept your perfect imperfections.

[24:04] - Orion talks more about the seven-day challenge she did with her group, and describes the day they did mirror work.

[26:54] - Orion offers an exercise for listeners: touch a part of your body that you’re having a hard time with, and say, “I love you” and “thank you” to that part of yourself.

[29:02] - A tip you can use to create more self-love is to practice saying no and being assertive. You can still be kind, but protect yourself and your boundaries.

[30:30] - You can also practice saying yes! Orion lists some things you should say yes to.

Today's guest is very near and dear to my heart, my sweet husband Stephan Spencer. Professionally, Stephan is a world-renowned SEO, author, and speaker known for his marketing expertise. Until a few years ago, he was a total geek! After the experiences you’ll hear about in this conversation, he transformed so completely that people who knew the “old Stephan” still sometimes don’t recognize him. Tune in to learn about his transformation, and how you can have one of your own!

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The Mission Log:

[01:52] - Stephan kicks things off by sharing a bit about himself, briefly explaining the life path that brought him to where he is today professionally.

[03:57] - How did Stephan start his transformation after his 18-year marriage? [06:02] - Orion jumps in to explain how much of Stephan’s demeanor was problematic before his transformation. He then talks about how he ended up going to his first Tony Robbins event.

[07:42] - We hear about Stephan’s fire walk, and how it relates to the fears he had lived with for much of his life. He also addresses people’s initial reactions to his transformation.

[11:54] - What would Stephan offer as advice to listeners who want to start their own transformation journeys?

[14:02] - We sometimes underestimate the power of mentorship, Orion points out.

[14:32] - When Stephan changed his external appearance, what else changed for him? He answers, then offers more advice for listeners.

[19:04] - Stephan discusses what studies have found about smiling.

[19:30] - Stephan’s spiritual transformation is more important to him than his physical transformation.

[21:21] - In 2010, after going through a lot of physical and mindset changes, Stephan went on a spirituality intensive in India. He describes the experience.

[24:05] - If the old, pre-transformation Stephan were in the room listening to all of this, what would he think?

[26:02] - Stephan discusses what it means to find God.

[28:28] - After having mentioned it a moment ago, Stephan explains what Kabbalah is for unfamiliar listeners.

[32:21] - What profound things has Stephan learned from Kabbalah?

[35:53] - Stephan offers a quick test for listeners to see whether you’re falling into the trap of undervaluing money.

[37:35] - We hear about how Stephan moved past his addiction to sugar. In his explanation, he clarifies the difference between suppression and restriction.

[42:29] - Orion shares a recent story about going out to dinner with Stephan and one of his friends, explaining that she’s still in between restriction and suppression.

[44:15] - Stephan offers his recommendation for Orion based on what she has just discussed.

[47:24] - It’s important to find an outlet so you don’t feel totally deprived, Stephan explains. His own outlet is having sugar on holidays.

[48:25] - What are Stephan’s three top tips for living a stellar life? #1. Find a mentor who embodies the attributes you want in that area of your life. #2. Learn with the intention of teaching that thing to others. #3. Get off of Netflix, because you can waste a lot of time binge-watching things.

[50:52] - Stephan offers a fourth tip: appreciate your loved one every night before you go to sleep with three specific appreciations.

[51:52] - Orion and Stephan give an example of this by giving some appreciations to the audience.

You probably know I love having goddesses on the show, and Agapi Stassinopoulos is truly an amazing Greek goddess! She is here to help you find that radiant inner happiness you desire. Agapi is a bestselling author and speaker who has inspired audiences around the world. She’s boldly passionate about life, joy, and helping people worldwide discover true and lasting happiness. Tune in to take your next steps down the path toward happiness, and don’t forget to check out her new bookWake Up to the Joy of You!

The Mission Log:

[05:17] - Agapi shares some information about who she is and how she reached the path that she’s on today.

[06:40] - What are some of the biggest challenges that Agapi has overcome in her life?

[10:34] - Orion takes a moment to talk about her community for self-love, which is full of goddesses.

[11:32] - Owning your power is getting to know who you are in your spirit and your beingness, Agapi explains.

[12:16] - Orion shares a story from Judaism about a holy man in a temple, leading to the concept that sometimes you don’t know yourself until the day you die.

[12:57] - That’s the great adventure of life, Agapi says in response to Orion’s story. She then tells us what her goal is with her books.

[14:56] - Agapi talks in more depth about her mother, who continues to be one of her deepest inspirations.

[15:36] - We hear about an experience Orion had recently in which she took a moment for herself to remember that the answers are in the moment.

[16:42] - What is Agapi’s definition of meditation?

[17:59] - Agapi discusses whether she was in a state of bliss, love, and meditation her whole life -- and even whether she’s in such a state now.

[19:15] - How did Agapi come up with 52 meditations for her book?

[20:10] - Agapi recommends having a meditation practice that you commit to on a daily basis.

[22:52] - Orion discusses the reasons that she doesn’t meditate as much as she wants to, which she does regularly but not daily. She then publicly announces that she will start a 30-day meditation love affair.

[24:59] - Agapi leads listeners in a brief but powerful meditation. If you’re listening while driving, be sure to come back to the episode once you’re home to go through this beautiful meditation with Agapi!

[32:43] - Agapi explains why the guided meditation she has just led listeners through is so powerful and calming. She then invites listeners to email her to receive a free guided meditation as a gift.

[34:46] - How does Agapi make her health a priority, and what is the “art of doing nothing”?

[37:44] - People sometimes give themselves the time to achieve their dreams, but don’t give themselves the grace to achieve their dreams, Orion points out.

[38:06] - Agapi feels you need to have intention about what you want.

[39:41] - How can we create healthy boundaries and put ourselves first without hurting others?

[40:58] - What is your ego, and why isn’t it your ally?

[42:49] - Agapi begins winding things down by reading a beautiful excerpt from the final chapter of her book.

[44:45] - Agapi lists some ways that listeners can get in touch with her.

I met Lauren Herrera when I was on her podcastLove Is a Verb, and I just knew that she had to be on my podcast. Lauren is the founder of Eat Like a Boss, a process that helps women break away from their destructive habits with food. In this conversation, however, we’ll barely touch on food. Instead, we’ll focus on universal laws, including the law of attraction and many others. Lauren and I have both used these laws to manifest such incredible things in our lives, and we’ll show you how to do the same!

[27:54] - Orion and Lauren talk about what they did when they were lost in Malibu.

[31:42] - Let’s talk about the law of attraction! This is the universal law that gets the most traction, Lauren explains.

[36:58] - We hear some of the things that Orion does to guard her mind.

[38:34] - Lauren brings up the topic of people who may have experienced trauma or sexual assault, sharing how the law of attraction relates to these events.

[41:29] - What are some of Lauren’s favorite universal laws other than the law of attraction?

[44:12] - We hear about how Lauren used universal laws to attract her beloved.

[47:51] - Orion just made three more universal laws: the law of “I don’t care,” the law of “wouldn’t it be nice if…” and the law of “noticing the signs.”

[48:37] - What are Lauren’s three top tips for living a stellar life? 1. Be internally motivated, not externally. 2. Look for something that feels good, even in horrible situations. 3. Take care of your body.

[49:35] - Where can listeners learn more about Lauren? In her answer, she offers listeners a free gift, which you can find at this link!

Jaqueline Marie is a love mentor, priestess, healer, and teacher of sacred feminine embodiment who has used difficult personal experiences to find her passion for spirituality. Today, we talk about bringing femininity into the business world, and how money, love, and relationships all come together. If you want to experience more love, you need to exist in a state of gratitude and love that will be reflected back to you!

Connect With Jaqueline:

The Mission Log:

[06:15] - Jaqueline talks a bit about herself and explains how her love-filled childhood (combined with a strictly religious upbringing and a terrible first sexual experience) helped her become the priestess and goddess that she is today.

[08:24] - From ages 17 through 23, Jaqueline lived with deep shame about her traumatic sexual experience. She then shares her powerful awakening story.

[42:57] - We hear the story of a successful entrepreneur who Jaqueline helped with love, whose business tripled in just a few months as a result.

[45:53] - What are Jaqueline’s three top tips for living a stellar life? 1. Have a spiritual practice and a relationship with God. 2. Fall in love with your body and come alive as a woman. 3. Be fearless with your love.

[46:30] - Jaqueline talks about the free summit and online masterclass that she hosts. If you’re interested, check out the website for Calling In Your Soulmate!

Can you believe it’s already almost Valentine’s Day? You’re in the right place if you’re looking for some holiday advice. This is the episode for you whether you’re in a relationship with a sweet and romantic partner, a lovely single lady still looking for love, or a man feeling the pressure of the expectation-laden holiday. Instead of limiting the advice you’ll hear in this episode to just one guest, I’ve compiled some of the most brilliant gems of wisdom from extraordinary guests from previous episodes. You’ll learn about love, self-love, feminine and masculine dynamics, and so much more.

[22:14] - What are some transformations that Sheila has seen in her students?

[24:44] - If that wasn’t already hot enough for you, you’re in luck with the next expert! Jaiya is a personal friend and a world-renowned sex expert.

[26:00] - Jaiya runs through various sexual blueprints in depth (if you don’t know yours, check out the quiz at this link!). She explains what the different blueprints are and what turns them on, as well as what the shadow side of each type looks like.

[33:12] - Orion points out that Jaiya has missed the shadow side of the sensual type, and Jaiya explains this type.

[35:12] - The next guest in this special podcast is Athena Rosette, whose alter ego is also a goddess!

[36:20] - Athena explains that alter egos can serve as a bridge to the next version of ourselves, and function as a safety blanket.

[38:14] - Does Athena name her alter ego(s), and how many does she have?

[42:17] - Alexa Bigwarfe and Aubrey Mathis are the next fantastic experts on the show! They’re the hosts of a podcast for the modern mom, and want to remind women that they’re more than moms and need to take care of themselves, too.

[43:26] - Alexa and Aubrey are glad to see women coming out of the closet in a sexual way.

[44:51] - What do women need to do to gain confidence?

[47:25] - Another part of confidence can come from honoring your own word, Orion points out.

[48:43] - The last expert of today is the renowned Dr. Pat Allen, who’s here to teach you about feminine energy and flirting.

[49:40] - What is Dr. Pat’s advice for single women this Valentine’s Day?

My guest in this episode is Luke Storey, who is not only a biohacking expert but also an experienced life stylist. Luke will take a deep dive into biohacking, a relatively new concept that involves using science, technology, and research to hack your body and brain. We’ll talk about his life and his various transitions, as well as concepts like the importance of sunlight, choosing the best drinking water, and what a fulfilling morning routine looks like.

Connect With Luke:

The Mission Log:

[07:13] - Luke shares a bit about himself and talks about his life story. He explains that he has had a classic hero’s journey, and even dealt with drug addiction from a shockingly early age.

[11:00] - We hear about what Luke did with the trauma he experienced as a kid, and how easily he got addicted to various substances. He also discusses the reasons that he didn’t follow through with his suicidal ideas.

[14:09] - On the positive side, things became so dark and painful by Luke’s mid-20s that he was able to explore his shadow self in depth early in his life. This thoroughly prepared him to study spirituality when he was 26.

[16:36] - Luke talks about his next steps professionally, as he began working as a stylist. He then discusses his complete career shift two years ago, when he reinvented himself as a life stylist.

[19:46] - Orion feels and understands Luke’s passion, and has a similar passion for her work.

[21:06] - Luke discusses the fear behind his transition, as well as the result of the transition.

[25:18] - After 17 years as a stylist, it became clear to Luke that fashion wasn’t his true passion and he wasn’t fulfilled by it. Instead, the thing that puts him in the best mood is helping other people. He talks about how he discovered this.

[27:46] - Orion points out that when people pay, they pay attention.

[29:52] - Luke shifts into talking about biohacking by discussing how difficult it is to achieve success in personal refinement and development when your biology is suffering.

[33:24] - What is Luke’s definition of biohacking?

[36:15] - Luke talks about what has and hasn’t worked in getting our species to where we are. As our technology advances, he points out, we get further and further away from our natural environment.

[39:20] - Last night, Orion put her TrueDark glasses on before she went to bed. This morning, she soaked up the sunlight on the beach.

[40:26] - One of Luke’s biggest sleep hacks is to get at least 20 minutes of natural daylight as early in the day as you can. He then raves about the experience of collecting your own spring water.

[42:50] - Luke has created a document talking about his water priorities. He explains the best kind of water to drink, and why commercially available water has nothing beneficial alive in it.

[50:31] - Luke has only found one company that he believes has done filtration right: PristineHydro. Their filter mimics what a spring would do to water. He then offers a code that will save you 20% on your first order there.

[54:18] - What is Luke’s morning routine for nourishing his mind and body? He details this process, which he says is identical from day to day.

[57:20] - Dr. David R. Hawkins is one of Luke’s favorite people to listen to in the morning. He lists some of his other favorites as well.

[60:06] - After listening to a podcast in the morning, Luke makes an herbal elixir. He lists many of the ingredients that he often includes. He then describes the next steps in his morning routine.

[68:01] - Luke ends his morning routine with some spiritual reading on his porch in the sun, then does a few minutes on his Bellicon trampoline.

[69:49] - What are Luke’s three top tips for living a stellar life?

Develop a relationship with whatever energy or power created the planet and everything on it.

Monitor your own thinking and thoughts, and guard yourself from thoughts based in negative energy.

Address the physical level by optimizing the outer environment to be as natural as possible.

Welcome to Stellar Life podcast! I’m your host, Stephan Spencer. My wife Orion and I are celebrating her 100th episode by switching things up. Orion will be my guest, and I’ll interview her so you can hear more of her incredible wisdom. She's a transformation coach, a love and relationship expert, and an international speaker who helps her clients (and listeners) unleash their feminine power. In other words, if you want to transform your relationship or find your soulmate, she’s the woman for you!

[36:04] - Orion talks about some of the things she does to wrap up her day. She and Stephan then talks about some of their rituals together.

[40:09] - We move onto the topic of nutrition, with Orion pointing out that your body craves what is in your bloodstream.

[41:54] - What can you do to improve your nutrition?

[42:32] - Stephan steps in to talk about your microbiome. He explains that there are more cells within your body belonging to other entities (like bacteria) than belonging to you. Orion then recommends probiotics and enzymes.

[48:31] - From nutrition, we move onto the topic of Orion’s community and her 7-day challenge. This challenge will be launched just before Valentine’s Day.

[51:22] - Orion has mentioned having proof that her challenge is successful; what is this proof? She then discusses whether the challenge will also be useful for women who are in relationships, or whether it’s just for single women.

Each and every one of us has a money story. Kate Beeders, is an expert in reshaping people’s money stories and guiding them toward positive, successful interactions with money. She combines expertise in money, marketing, and mindset to help her clients overcome self-limiting beliefs and gain the tools to create professional success. She’s so clear with her message, and so skilled at offering great tools about how to set goals and change your money mindset.

Connect With Kate:

The Mission Log:

[04:58] - Kate starts things off by sharing a bit about herself, and she and Orion discuss the importance of nature to the feminine.

[06:38] - Does Kate work more with women or with men?

[07:38] - We hear more about Kate’s backstory. She shares the series of events that led to her starting her business.

[12:06] - What are some of Kate’s favorite moments in her life so far? One of her proudest moments is when she quit smoking. Another impactful moment in her life was when her father passed away less than a year ago.

[14:51] - Orion did a brain scan at Amen Clinics, and learned about their “diamond pattern” in which a thought goes through a loop over and over. She then reveals that she used to be a smoker too.

[16:50] - Has the last year been pretty difficult for Kate due to losing her dad?

[18:06] - Kate talks about the tools that she uses to improve her mindset. One of these tools is tapping, which she and Orion discuss.

[21:00] - How has the law of attraction shown up in Kate’s life?

[22:15] - Kate talks more about her first interaction with Sandra Ann Taylor, who she had mentioned a moment previously.

[25:09] - We learn about Kate’s techniques or approach to getting to what she calls her “zone of brilliance.” The first step, she explains, is getting outside of your comfort zone.

[28:09] - When people do everything Kate has just described, the next piece is taking action (and figuring out exactly what action to take).

[31:05] - Kate talks about an area that people worry about once they reach what she and Orion have been calling the “freakout zone.”

[31:59] - We hear about Kate’s take on people’s limitations when it comes to money. This is one of her main focuses, she explains.

[35:10] - When Kate helps her clients write a new money story, she does so in several different forms.

[36:14] - Kate shares a case study of a time she turned around a really bad money story. In their work together, Kate helped this woman feel safe around money

[42:12] - Kate offers her advice to listeners on how to prepare, plan, and create a vision for money in the next year.

[43:40] - Orion gives a suggestion: get everything out of your head! Write down thoughts and ideas without worrying about order, and then organize it and break it down into small tasks. Kate then points out that lots of people are great at starting something, but not so good at finishing it.

[44:56] - How does Kate plan her year? Does she have a coach?

[45:32] - Does Kate have any daily rituals that she follows? One of her rituals is to send herself power statements throughout the day.

[46:39] - Kate eats well because it makes her brain function better. She and Orion joke about their favorite foods being ice cream and chocolate, respectively, then talk about the problems with sugar.

[48:15] - What are Kate’s three top tips to living a stellar life? Make sure your actions (and words) honor yourself. That’s it.

Joining me in this episode to help you rediscover your sexiness is the amazing goddess Luci Lampe. Sexiness isn’t about your makeup, weight, bra size, or clothes. Instead, it’s about being powerful and confident. I met Luci when she interviewed me on her podcast, TheSexy Life, and talking to her felt just like talking to an old friend. She’s open, genuine, and deeply aligned with her own message, which makes this an episode you can’t miss!

[37:41] - If someone listening doesn’t feel sexy right now, how can they tap into their own sexiness?

[40:31] - One of the biggest things that have kept Luci’s relationship with her husband sexy has been keeping communication open, even when it’s uncomfortable to do so.

[43:52] - Luci offers advice to any single women who are listening and want to feel sexy without a partner.

[44:40] - What are Luci’s three top tips for living a stellar life? 1. Take personal responsibility. 2. Give yourself space to be, without doing all the time. 3. Use your real voice and have the courage to speak up.

Another year has flown by. In today’s episode, I just wanted to get a little personal and share some of the magical moments that I had over the last year. I learned a great deal and went on some amazing journeys. This episode is about leveling up, being open to clues sent by the universe, and living your stellar life to the fullest.

To Find Orion:

The Mission Log:

[00:38] How the last year passed in the blink of an eye. I want to do this episode to share my year with you. Then my first thought was that I didn't accomplish anything.

[01:02] It's so typical of people who have Type A personalities who like to achieve, conquer, and have big dreams. Sometimes it takes time to manifest all of those dreams.

[01:21] I took a step back and asked my husband what happened. So much happened that everything became a blur. We need to celebrate our achievements even the little things.

[02:09] Taking a deeper look and appreciating how much you have advanced and seeing the gifts of what has happened to help you grow.

[02:46] Seeing what we don't want and how it helps us see what we want.

[03:10] Looking at my last year. 2016 was super stressful for me because I was planning my wedding. Even with a wedding planner it wasn't easy.

[03:40] We had a wedding in a remote location in the Osa Peninsula in Costa Rica. This is a beautiful remote place. It is one of the most bio-dense areas in Costa Rica. At the lodge there were monkeys, toucans, seabirds, and so much beauty.

[04:47] It was pouring down rain and I was stressed out of my mind, but it turned out to be a beautiful time with friends and family.

[05:19] 2017 was spent living my life in a new arrangement and focusing on what i really wanted to achieve.

[05:38] The challenge was so awesome and every woman had so many breakthroughs, just by taking care of herself for 15 minutes a day.

[06:40] Women fell in love with themselves and their responses filled me with joy. This affirmed that my knowledge has enabled me to bring my mission to women and help them shine and see beyond their limitation.

[08:21] How I shrivel and shrink when I don't put myself beyond my comfort zone.

[08:27] 2018 is for expanding, growing, reaching, and touching the stars with a Stellar Life.

[09:20] I had amazing breakthroughs over the last year,and I am amazingly grateful for my clients and their trust in me.

[10:03] Awakening your own inner goddess that is sexy, juicy, and alive.

[10:23] Some days can shake your confidence but then signals come and everything falls into place.

[11:17] Try looking for the clues, listening to the messages of the universe, and be open to receive those messages.

[12:03] Looking beyond the 1% and getting a glimpse into how big and vast we are.

[15:03] We learned about marketing and Internet marketing. I find it a bit dry and it is not my zone of genius.

[16:30] The importance of sharing your message with the world and not holding it back.

[17:26] I had a visit with my family for a month. Then we visited the Dead Sea. The mineral mud soaks out all of the toxins. It makes you feel reborn.

[19:59] This year was a year of recovery. I had to wear a cast, I'm training, and even doing acupuncture.

[21:22] The injury affected my fitness routine. I also used to do Krav Maga. This is a super fast and effective martial art. It's about defending yourself and running away. I even had to stop my pole dancing classes which helped me connect with my femininity.

[23:53] The importance of giving yourself grace in whatever you are experiencing right now. Stop pushing too hard and give your body time to rest.

[25:00] Surrendering to our highest person and allowing the universe to hold us.

[25:54] Join a mastermind and surround yourself with like minded people.

[27:29] Reading books is another way to associate with great minds. You can also use the magical land of the Internet, YouTube videos, and TED Talks.

[28:57] Blog Herald in Orlando with Stephen and his daughter. Sometimes we have to go beyond ourselves for our loved one.

[29:30] The importance of taking care of yourself. Including cleansing toxic lead or toxic poisoning.

[30:35] Chelation and working with a naturopath and eliminating the amalgam fillings.

Sometimes I meet someone who seems like she has all of the answers and has created a perfect life for herself. Other times, I encounter people who think this way about me. Inside, though, we all have things that we struggle with. Lisa Lieberman-Wang has a similar story and, as a result, created seven secrets to overcoming self-sabotage. In our conversation, you’ll learn about how her sometimes-difficult life journey led her to become the amazing woman she is today.

Connect With Lisa:

The Mission Log:

[05:44] - Lisa starts things off by telling us a bit about herself and explaining what her childhood and home life were like. We learn how these experiences led her to feel like she was never good enough.

[08:30] - How did growing up like this affect Lisa’s life going forward?

[11:28] - Lisa points out that smart people who have everything going for them are the people who are the hardest on themselves.

[15:38] - After 13 years of self-abuse, what happened? What was the point when Lisa decided to take control of her life? In her answer, Lisa shares her experiences with Tony Robbins.

[20:24] - Lisa shares advice for someone listening who needs courage to change their lives. She points out that “ego” can stand for “edging God out.”

[21:54] - What do you do to get yourself into a state of gratitude?

[24:51] - Lisa hadn’t found her mission at the point in her life she was discussing, but decided to continue her journey. She mentions some people she has learned from, and shares how her life journey has progressed since then and how this led to her book.

[29:48] - Lisa talks about the seven secrets to overcoming self-sabotage. The first of the seven secrets is acknowledging fear and doubt, and understanding that you’re doing it.

[31:33] - Orion takes a moment to discuss her own childhood, which was very painful during the years when she was forming core beliefs. Lisa then addresses how to handle this situation by breaking through toxic meanings and emotions.

[34:07] - The fourth of Lisa’s seven secrets is breaking the trance.

[35:22] - What does Lisa do to break the trance when she finds herself slipping into an old pattern of behavior?

[38:47] - Has Lisa ever had difficulty handling “no”? She explains that she trained herself early on to not take “no” personally.

[40:35] - Orion asks how to take what Lisa has been saying from the conceptual to something she can really feel.

[44:08] - Does Lisa have any rituals that she does when she needs to feel stronger, more secure, or more confident?

[46:42] - Lisa discusses how she gets over feeling overwhelmed by learning to delegate.

[47:44] - What are Lisa’s three top tips to living a stellar life? 1. Remember that you’re FAB (fabulous, awesome and beautiful). 2. Strive for imperfection, or take imperfect action often. 3. Practice being in the moment and appreciating what you have.

[48:51] - Lisa offers ways for people to find her, as well as a way to get a free consultation with her.

The amazing Ephraim Olschewski is here to talk about happiness, money, and success. Ephraim is a master listener, which is an incredibly important and uncommon trait. He’s also a sought-after coach for executives, entrepreneurs, and highly committed people around the world. I’m privileged enough to be good friends with Ephraim, and I can tell you firsthand that he’s absolutely brilliant. If you’re ready to improve your life, financial situation, and relationship with happiness, this is the episode for you!

Connect With Ephraim:

The Mission Log:

[04:57] - Ephraim starts off by telling the audience a bit about himself, leading with the important fact that he’s a husband and a father.

[05:57] - What sets Ephraim apart from other coaches?

[08:17] - Ephraim talks about the importance of listening, which he says is an incredibly important but very lacking skill.

[10:39] - What is “the zone” that Ephraim has just mentioned? He answers, then talks about how to get into the zone.

[14:16] - We hear about how often Ephraim gets into the zone. He points out that you can easily notice when you’re not in the zone, and explains that transcendental meditation has helped him get into the zone more frequently.

[17:25] - Ephraim estimates how much he has invested in his own training, development, and education, and explains how much his coaching services cost.

[19:58] - How does Ephraim change his clients’ lives?

[22:40] - Ephraim offers advice on how to build a better relationship with the self, and recommends Byron Katie.

[25:50] - How has Ephraim’s relationship with himself changed since he was younger, and what kind of relationship does he have with himself now?

[29:03] - The trait that Ephraim consistently finds in the most successful people is being in action.

[31:44] - Orion and Ephraim talk about the emotion underlying the actions that successful people take. Orion points out the difference between action coming from fear versus abundance.

[34:38] - Does Ephraim use a lot of social media in his business?

[38:16] - Ephraim discusses how he got his first clients when he started out as a coach. Rather than him looking for them, his clients found him.

[41:19] - Orion responds to what Ephraim has been saying about money, saying that she can’t relate to the way he sees money and abundance.

[44:00] - Ephraim walks Orion through an exercise surrounding money.

[48:10] - Ephraim offers another way to work through your ideas about money, which involves writing down all of your thoughts and feelings about it.

[51:43] - Our relationship with happiness, rather than our circumstances, may be what needs to change to allow us to feel happy.

[54:27] - Ephraim uses a specific example to illustrate what he means about our relationship with happiness.

[56:49] - Instead of “wanting” money, what would Ephraim suggest?

[57:45] - What are Ephraim’s three top tips for living a stellar life? 1. Practice transcendental meditation 2. Consistency. 3. Surround yourself with people who bring out the best in you.

[58:54] - Where can people find Ephraim if they want to get in touch with him?